Defence warned RAAF expansion would spread contamination
DEFENCE knew it risked spreading underground pollution when it forged ahead with its multi-million-dollar expansion of the Williamtown RAAF base to house new fighter jets.
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Internal documents obtained by The Herald reveal the Department of Defence was repeatedly warned of the potential for contaminated groundwater to “migrate” if large volumes of water were removed during construction.
Defence warned RAAF expansion would spread contamination
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